“Ambitious climate target needed to build Australia’s clean energy future”: Squadron Energy joins ‘Business for 75’
Squadron Energy CEO Rob Wheals has backed the Business for 75 campaign, calling for Australia to adopt a 75 per cent emissions reduction target by 2035. “To achieve great things, we need ambitious goals. A 75 per cent target sends a clear signal that Australia is serious about decarbonising,” Mr Wheals said. “Squadron Energy is […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm Stage Two seeking community feedback
Squadron Energy is inviting the community to provide feedback on Stage Two of Clarke Creek Wind Farm. The project is in the advanced planning stage and consists of up to 88 wind turbines. We are increasing the generation capacity of the project from 542MW to 704MW, made possible by upgrading the size of the wind […]
Leaders’ panel: Developing the future generation portfolio
Squadron Energy CEO Rob Wheals today called for action to keep the renewable energy transition moving. Speaking at the Clean Energy Council’s Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney, Mr Wheals urged the industry to keep the focus on the local landscape: “Over the next decade, our energy system is going to dramatically change, and now […]
Upgrade of Goolma Road and Twelve Mile Road intersection
On Monday 28 July 2025, work will start on the upgrade of the new Goolma Road and Twelve Mile Road intersection, weather and site conditions permitting. Work will include: A contraflow traffic control system will be in place, and road users at the intersection can expect minor traffic delays in-line with the approved Traffic Management […]
Celebrating our scholarship winner: Rebecca Gilchrist
We are thrilled to announce that Rebecca Gilchrist is the recipient of our first Rural Women’s Day Scholarship supported by Squadron Energy. Rebecca, a clinical psychologist, will be attending the Farming Forever National Summit in Canberra in September, and the Rural Women’s Day weekend in Ballarat in October. Rebecca’s background is as inspiring as her work. She […]
More than $100,000 in community grants from Murra Warra Wind Farm
More than $103,000 in community grants have been awarded to not-for profit and community groups across the Horsham, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh Shires, under the Murra Warra Wind Farm Grants Fund. Seventeen projects were funded through this year’s program, spanning across five categories: Education and Training, Sustainable Environment, Culture, Diversity and Arts, Sport and Recreation and […]
Squadron Energy response to: ‘Overwhelming Opposition to Wind Project’
We appreciate Ade Larson taking the time to share his views on the proposed Pikedale Wind Farm, and acknowledge that he and other members of the community are concerned about the project and its potential impacts. It’s important to clarify that the project is still at an early stage. Squadron is not yet in a […]
Squadron Energy powers First Nations workforce in Wellington with local training program
More First Nations community members are now ready to start work on local renewable energy projects after completing an intensive four-week training program run by Squadron Energy. Eight students were awarded course certificates last Friday at a small ceremony, with prospective employers in attendance. Squadron Energy First Nations Engagement Facilitator Justin Toomey-White said this marked […]
Bookham Wind Farm project update – June 2025
This newsletter provides updates and a summary of activities currently underway. It includes information in response to key issues we’ve heard from the community as part of our ongoing engagement. Read more in the latest project update.
Turondale Tennis Court set for upgrade thanks to Squadron Energy support
The restoration of Turondale’s aging tennis court will start soon thanks to $45,000 of funding from Bathurst Regional Council’s Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) with Squadron Energy, the company behind Crudine Ridge Wind Farm. Upgrades are set to include a new court slab, upgraded net and perimeter fencing. Acting Mayor, Cr Ben Fry, thanked Squadron Energy […]